Posted on 02/14/2011 3:41:46 PM PST by patriot08
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Valentine's Day Songs and romance have gone together since the beginning of time. Everyone falls in love sometime in their life, or reminisces about their past loves. Some of the greatest love songs have been with us since we can remember. . Throughout history, people have expressed their emotions through love songs and love poems.. The best love songs of all time have created magic and helped two hearts become one with their lovely romantic lyrics and rhythms.
Here are a few of my favorites- some old, some new and even some C/W.
What are yours?
MY HEART WILL GO ON- Celine Dion
Celine Dion's soaring ballad to lost love:
(beautiful lyrics)
Every night in my dreams I see you, I feel you, That is how I know you go on
Far across the distance And spaces between us You have come to show you go on
Near, far, wherever you are I believe that the heart does go on Once more you open the door And you're here in my heart And my heart will go on and on
Love can touch us one time And last for a lifetime And never let go till were gone
Love was when I loved you One true time I hold to In my life well always go on
Near, far, wherever you are I believe that the heart does go on Once more you open the door And you're here in my heart And my heart will go on and on
You're here, there's nothing I fear, And I know that my heart will go on Well stay forever this way You are safe in my heart And my heart will go on and on
AT LAST- Etta James
It's not the first rendition of this 1942 tune, but Etta's is the finest, thanks to a strong, sensual delivery that says (or is it shouts?) I deserve this! No wonder every bride on earth thinks it was written just for her.
THE FIRST TIME EVER I SAW YOUR FACE- Roberta Flack
Originally a folk song from the 1950's, Roberta Flack made this classic truly her own in a soaring, sensual peformance.
I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU- Whitney Houston
Boom! goes the drum, followed by a split second of silence. Then, out of thin air: ''And I-I-I-I-I...'' Some prefer Dolly Parton's subtler original, but Houston imbued the song with so much drama and chilling technique and scored such a massive hit that hers has become definitive.
I WANT TO KNOW WHAT LOVE IS- Foreigner
Don't scoff at this selection. The 1984 power ballad recorded by the British-American rock band Foreigner. The song hit #1 in both the UK and the U.S. Still gives me little goosebumps.
One could even interpret this song as spiritual. From listening and thinking about the lyrics, you can imagine one seeking God's love and guidance The wondeful choir reaffirms this emotion, and feeling, brilliantly in this song.
SOMETHING- Beatles
This is the only song written by George Harrison to be released as the A-side of a single by the group. It also quickly became the most covered song by the group outside of "Yesterday." It is one of the most perfect of love songs.
SOMEWHERE IN TIME-
The beautiful theme from 'Somewhere In Time'.
IF I COULD REACH YOU- Marilyn McCoo (5th Dimention)
The definitive 'other woman' song. Such a lovely voice this woman had!
THE WAY YOU LOOK TONIGHT- Andy Williams
Andy's soaring tenor on this one gets me every time.
STAND BY ME- Mickey Gilley
I like his version better than the most famous rendition by Ben E. King. There's just something about the soft, easy way he sings it.
ALWAYS ON MY MIND- Willie Nelson/Elvis
SAY GOODBYE- Lauren Kincade (from 'Forever Lulu)
This song is from the sweet little (but forgotten) movie,'Forever Lulu'. This is the only song the girl singer ever recorded and its only in the movie. It is said that the powers that be thought the little Asian girl wasn't attractive enough to be successful in the business- even though she has the sweetest voice.
Others: (In no particular order)
TONI BRAXTON -UNBREAK MY HEART
REO SPEEDWAGON -KEEP ON LOVING YOU
BEE GEES -HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE
RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS -UNCHAINED MELODY
LIONEL RICHIE/DIANA ROSS -ENDLESS LOVE
SINEAD OCONNOR -NOTHING COMPARES TO YOU
NAT KING COLE/NATALIE COLE -UNFORGETTABLE
BOSTON -MORE THAN A FEELING
AIR SUPPLY -ALL OUT OF LOVE
KENNY ROGERS & DOLLY PARTON -ISLANDS IN THE STREAM
CYNDI LAUPER -TIME AFTER TIME
CHRISTOPHER CROSS -THINK OF LAURA
‘Need you Now’ was a great song.
Who knows where they’ll go. They have really taken off.
You're so right. They used to say so much with so few words, now it's just the reverse.
Thats a good song...
What is Iris Dement doing these days? I love her...
Have not seen nor heard of her in a while...
She has a voice of an angel... my opinion...
My Town comes to mind...
You And Me Against The World.....Helen Reddy
Oh, sure. Should have remembered.
I like their ‘My Girl’
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltRwmgYEUr8
I loved that.
Sort of brought a tear to my eye remembering circumstances in my own family.
I thought it was “Our Town”, which was great; but I bought an album of hers later to hear some more of that sound and found out she is a dadgum communist. The lyrics were like those of Pete Seeger and Woodie Guthrie.
Stupid Me...
I meant Our Town, by Iris Dement...
In my humble opinion, they are the best group ever.
As good as David Ruffin was, Paul Williams might have been better...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHEXB8fkix0&feature=related
I liked that...a little to slow for me, I’m just more familiar with Sinatra’s version....great song either way.
Heres another GREAT LOVE song from a totally different genre-
The Grateful Dead—From the Heart of Me—
check it out, its really nice—
song starts at 1:29—
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juIhVyB5JI0
Having lost the love of my life many years ago, the line
"When one of is gone and one is left to carry on".....always brings a tear to the eye.
OK, I’ll get somewhat serious now.....
Warren Zevon...Searchin’ For A Heart
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVuXq0dyb90
Yeah, she’s commie...
Damn, just damn...
She has just the sweetheart/momma voice, ya know? Too bad she’s a dumbass...
When I was younger and dumber, I thought she was cool...
Now that I am older and not as dumb, well, she just sucks... lol!
I still love her voice from the old days...
Earn enough for us - XTC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8wnKMI6Jkc&feature=player_embedded
The Promise - When in Rome
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HI_xFQWiYU
Melt with You - Modern English
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuN6gs0AJls
Its Yeah, baby..yeah baby..yeah baby..yeah baby..
I know what you mean. Me too.
Warren Zevon...Searchin For A Heart
Don’t quite understand what he’s saying.
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